University Commencement
Congratulations on your accomplishments! We look forward to seeing you across the stage!
Saint Peter’s University 135th Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Recreational Life Center at Saint Peter’s University Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Undergraduate Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
4 tickets for the Undergraduate Ceremony
Extra Ticket Requests
FAQs
Please visit us during the designated times below to pick up your commencement tickets, name card, and parking pass.
Pick-Up Schedule & Locations:
Undergraduates only: Tuesday, April 28 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Student Center (47 Glenwood Ave), Conference Room 527, 5th Floor
All graduating students: Monday, May 4 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dinneen Hall (2641 Kennedy Blvd), McIntyre Room
Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2 tickets for the Graduate Ceremony
Extra Ticket Requests
FAQs
Please visit us during the designated times below to pick up your commencement tickets, name card, and parking pass.
Pick-Up Schedule & Locations:
Graduate students & Doctoral candidates only: Tuesday, April 28 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Student Center (47 Glenwood Ave), Conference Room 527, 5th Floor
All graduating students: Monday, May 4 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dinneen Hall (2641 Kennedy Blvd), McIntyre Room
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Monday, May 11, 2026 4-5:00 p.m.
47 Glenwood Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
6 guests for the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Live streaming will be available for the The Doctoral Hooding & Commencement. The link will be provided here the day of the events.
Delaney Reception
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7-10 p.m. at The View in Jersey City
Contact alumni@saintpeters.edu for more information
Commencement Mass and Luncheon
Friday, May 15, 2026
Mass: 11:00 a.m. in the Duncan Family Sky Room
Luncheon: 12:00 p.m., Panepinto Plaza
RSVP to the Commencement Mass and Luncheon
All graduating students, their families and friends are invited to celebrate as a community at our Commencement Mass. Graduates are encouraged to attend dressed in their gowns/robes and regalia. Families and friends of graduates are also welcome to attend. This special Mass will feature representatives of the Saint Peter’s Jesuit Community, a procession of faculty and staff, a reflection by a graduating senior and a special blessing for all graduates by President Benitez. The Aiden C. McMullen Chorale will provide festive music. People from all (or no) faith backgrounds are invited to participate in this Mass. There are no tickets required.
Undergraduate Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 9:30am-11:30am
- Student Check-In Starts: 7:30am
- Doors Open for Guests: 7:30am
- Faculty Check-In: 8:00am
- Line-Up/Robing: 8:30am
- Processing: 9:00am
- Ceremony Starts: 9:30am
Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Student Check-In: 2:30pm
- Doors Open: 2:30pm
- Faculty Check-In: 3:00pm
- Line-Up/Robing: 3:30pm
- Processing: 4:00pm
- Ceremony Starts: 4:30pm
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Timeline
- Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Doctoral Graduates Check-In Starts: 3:00 p.m. (no later than 3:30 p.m. on the 5th floor of the Student Center)
- Doors Open for Guests: 3:00 p.m. (Guests must be seated by 3:45 p.m. on the 6th floor of the Student Center)
- Stage Party Assembles: On the 5th floor of the Student Center
- Robing: 3:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
- Line-Up: 3:45 p.m.
- Processing: 4:00 p.m.
Countdown to Graduation Saturday, May 16, 2026